Rotary Club challenges talent

Tuesday

Jun 24, 2014 at 4:00 AM

The Rotary Club of Indian Wells Valley held its Summer Talent Challenge last Saturday at the historic USO Building.Twenty people performed in three categories: youth, teen, and adult. In the youth category were Sierra Windsor and Jacob Neild, both of whom were awarded trophies and $50 gift cards for their dance routines.In the teen category were vocalists Emily Aralar, Alex Tallez, Sebastian Lorenz, and Rebecca Rump, some of whom also played instruments, and dancers Linny Khok and Aria Witham. Adults performing included Hawaiian Dancer Serina Turner, and vocalists Cameron Labrie, Charles Sarrett, Ray Britt, Nettie Miller, Mike Miller, Kenneth Curnow, Will Anderson, the Daily Independent’s own Rodney Connors, and Michelle Findley, some of whom also played instruments. Also performing was vocal duo Sharon Anderson and Kellee Alvarez.Prizes awarded were as follows: $250 for first place, a $75 Marshall’s gift card for second, and a $50 Marshall’s gift card for third place. In the teen category, first prize went to Rebecca Rump. Second place went to Emily Aralar and third place went to Alex Tallez.In the adult category, Mike Miller took first place. Sharon Anderson and Kellee Alvarez came in second, and Kenneth Curnow received third place.. All winners also received plaques, and all participants received a certificate of appreciation from the IWV Rotary Club for participating.Geri Haradon served as master of ceremonies. The event was judged by Thom Teresi of Rhombus Records, Rotary District 5240 Governor Elect 2014-2015 Loretta Butts, Nate Waldron of Lunar Studios, former model and multi pageant winner Kate Piloska, and recording artist Dee Kahla.The event was a fundraiser to assist Ridgecrest Regional Hospice Services.